Module 3
Community: Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
1. How does learning the basic skills of Microsoft Office prepare you to give back to a community you are a member of?
2. Consider you have just been asked to be the president of an organization, group or sporting league. In what ways might you use the skills in this course?
3. What is the most useful function, shortcut or tip that you learned from completing the Word modules?
Module 4
Respect: Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals' unique talents, respect their dignity and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community's strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
1. How does the core value of respect influence both the person doing a basic office job and the president of the company?
2. Describe a situation where you have been disrespected in a business environment. What actions did you take to resolve it?
3. Choose two of the programs you are learning in this course and discuss how they might be used in the management of a library. Be sure to relate this to the core value of respect.
Module 5
Personal Development: Saint Leo University stresses the development of every person's mind, spirit, and body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.
1. How does completing this course in Basic Computer Skills add to the core value of personal development?
2. Please share the most useful function, shortcut or tip you learned during the Excel modules.
3. If you are being provided financial support to attend college, how does your personal development influence the decision to provide you with that support?
Module 6
Responsible Stewardship: Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources to university and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo University's mission and goals.
1. How might you use one of the programs you are learning in this course to be more responsible in the stewardship of your resources? Give two specific examples.
2. Your boss has recently asked you to keep track of the travel time and expenses of the individuals in your office. How can this be used to promote responsible stewardship?
Module 7
Integrity: The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
1. Let's say that you have been asked to create a presentation for your boss using PowerPoint. How does integrity play into how we present information so that a correct perspective is reflected?
2. Why is it important to have integrity in your daily life and work?
3. How would a lack of integrity on the part of your co-workers affect your dealing with them?